RIP Wharfie Time: The history and heartbreak of the 2026 grand final
A four-minute frenzy flipped the 2026 grand final on its head when the Brisbane Lions surged late to destroy Fremantle's dreams of a maiden...
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Why forgotten Lion could replace Neale
Lachie Neale's future hangs in the balance, creating selection quandaries for Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan ahead of the grand final agai...
The Hawks bottled it, now for the grand final
Free kicks cost Hawthorn in the closing stages of Saturday night's pulsating preliminary final against the Brisbane Lions. Michael Gleeson,...
Preliminary final predictions and Brownlow forecasts
Sydney and Hawthorn are well rested and sitting pretty for the AFL preliminary finals, but Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan question whether the wee...
How Butters blindsided the Cats and thrilled the Dogs
Geelong lost their semi-final to Fremantle then had the biggest fish of the trade period jump off their hook when Zak Butters declared he wa...
‘I reckon the winner of this game will win the flag’
Our master tipster Andrew Wu makes a huge call ahead of the clash between Fremantle and Geelong. Before flying to Perth to cover the game, W...
How the Swans revived their torpedoed season
Sydney are into a preliminary final after a mighty win over the Brisbane Lions, but still face months of uncertainty off the field. North Me...
How will the Hawks handle Wharfie Time?
The "real finals" start now according to our resident tipping experts, Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan. Fremantle will be warm favourites at home t...
Their halo slipped: The Sydney Swans' fall from grace
Pressure mounts on the depleted Swans on and off the field ahead of their qualifying final against the Brisbane Lions. Scott Pendlebury walk...
Wild times ahead
The wildcard finals pit the Western Bulldogs versus Collingwood and Melbourne against Carlton. Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan run their discerning...
The open secret about the Sydney Swans
It's a shameful time for the Sydney Swans. Michael Gleeson says the latitude given to their players has been an open secret among rival club...
A minefield for tipsters
The Swans are in turmoil and North Melbourne are finishing the season strongly. Collingwood's kids have delivered, but can they take it up t...
Pendlebury might play on in 2027, and why it might not be with Collingwood
Scott Pendlebury has played more AFL games than anyone, all for Collingwood, but Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Caroline Wilson identify th...
September comes early, Cats face ‘banana-peel’ game
With two rounds left in the home and away season, there are a number of crunch games this week for Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan to preview. The...
AFL chair 'needs to stand aside’ over concussion contract saga
As Geelong and the AFL sift through the messy business of Jake Kolodjashnij's concussion waiver, Caroline Wilson says it's time for league c...
Hawthorn’s chance to prove their premiership credentials
Can the Hawks make a statement at the Gabba, or will the Lions bounce back from last week's stinging loss to Carlton? With tipping supremacy...
Essendon to announce their new coach next week
Our podcasters Sam McClure, Caroline Wilson and Jake Niall give the latest word on coach searches as Carlton and the Bombers narrow down the...
The milestone that will lift the Blues
Carlton take on the reigning premiers who are riding a seven-game winning streak, and our tipsters expect the the Blues to come out breathin...
Former Carlton star Sam Docherty on when fans boo, teammates clash and Josh Fraser
Our podcasters are joined by special guest Sam Docherty, with plenty to discuss after a dramatic round 20. He gives a player's insight into...
The clash that could shape the season
Melbourne make a rare appearance in the Friday night prime-time slot against perennial contenders Geelong, and our tipsters Andrew Wu and Pe...